Jews & Blacks: Parallels of Our Past

Event Details

The Charleston Spiritual Ensemble, a 35-member vocal group focusing on traditional African-American spirituals, joins members of the Charleston Gospel Choir in honor of African-American History Month on Sunday, February 28, 2016 with a unique musical performance entitled Jews & Blacks: Parallels of Our Past. The event will take place at 5:00pm at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE), 90 Hasell Street, downtown Charleston.

Music Director David A. Richardson will lead the group in a moving tribute to the history of Black-Jewish encounters in America over the past five decades, in particular the role of the organized Jewish community in the civil rights movement and their natural alliance in the battle for civil rights. This communal relationship supported both Black and Jewish agendas to combat hatred and discrimination through social action and make common cause toward greater rights for all minorities.

Tickets:
-General Admission Tickets: $20 adults, children or students $10 with ID
-Online: www.charlestonspiritual.com
-By phone: (866) 811-4111
-At Door: Cash/check only up to one hour before performance


Free Symposium Wednesday, February 24: Jews and Blacks Parallels of Our Past
A free colloquium featuring Charleston-area Jewish and Black leaders will take place in advance of the performance Wednesday, February 24 at 6:00pm at the Charleston County Main Library Auditorium.

Learn more about the relationship of the Jewish and Black communities in the historical context both nationally as part of the civil rights movement and locally in the Charleston community. The event will feature remarks by Marty Perlmutter, Director of Jewish Studies and Dr. Bernard Powers, Professor of African-American Studies at the College of Charleston, Eileen Chepenick, former Executive Director of the Charleston Chapter of Operation Understanding and others. Free and open to the public.